James Albert Michener Livres

Un groupe d'archéologues américains entreprend des fouilles en Israël, à Makor. A chaque niveau, ils mettent au jour des objets évoquant la vie de tous ceux qui ont vécu sur ces terres depuis la nuit des temps. A partir de cet épisode, Michener recrée, d'une manière extraordinairement vivante, avec toute sa maestria de romancier amateur d'histoire, la vie à Makor sous la domination successive des Cananéens, des Hébreux, des égyptiens, des Babyloniens, des Turcs et des Anglais. Et c'est ainsi que sous nos yeux se déroule la passionnante histoire de la Palestine tout entière: Terre promise, Terre sainte. La Source est unanimement considéré comme le chef-d'oeuvre du grand écrivain américain, qui nous livre ici tout à la fois un grand divertissement et une belle leçon d'histoire.

R160171060. MEXIQUE. 1993. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 553 Pages - Quelques cartes en noir et blanc hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine

Renowned chronicler James A. Michener embarks on an ambitious exploration of space, the last great frontier. This remarkable novel captures the dreams and daring of various individuals, including Stanley Mott, an engineer whose relentless pursuit of knowledge positions him at the forefront of American space exploration; Norman Grant, a war hero and U.S. senator who battles not only for his country but also for humanity’s reach into the cosmos; Dieter Kolff, a former Nazi rocket scientist whose expertise becomes invaluable in this new era; Randy Claggett, an astronaut destined for a mission to the moon's far side; and Cynthia Rhee, a reporter whose tenacity brings their extraordinary stories to the world. Praise for this work highlights Michener's mastery as a storyteller, with The Wall Street Journal calling him a phenomenon and noting this as one of his best books. The New York Times Book Review describes it as a gripping tale of high adventure and a sympathetic, historically sound portrayal of a significant human endeavor that could become mythic. BusinessWeek asserts it meets the expectations of Michener fans, emphasizing the dramatic dimensions of the space program as perfect for great fiction. The New York Times commends Michener's eloquence in depicting the actual flights and the intense re-entry of the shuttle into Earth’s atmosphere.

Young and innocent, they came to a place they had barely heard of, prepared for war. They were American fighter pilots, trained but frightened, facing an an enemy they couldn't understand, and waging a war they had to win....

James A. Michener’s masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the other settles the interior to become the first Trekboers and Afrikaners. The Nxumalos, inhabitants of a peaceful village unchanged for centuries, unite warrior tribes into the powerful Zulu nation. And the wealthy Saltwoods are missionaries and settlers who join the masses to influence the wars and politics that ravage a nation. Rivalries and passions spill across the land of The Covenant, a story of courage and heroism, love and loyalty, and cruelty and betrayal, as generations fight to forge a new world. Praise for The Covenant “A prodigious endeavor . . . Nowhere else could an American reader unfamiliar with South Africa get so full an understanding of its problems in so engaging a form.”—The New York Times Book Review

Essays and photographs explore Philadelphia's religion, politics, industry, culture, ethnic diversity, farming life, and artistry

"A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters." THE ATLANTIC David Harper was an orphan, loney and impoverished. But his longing to embrace the world that abandoned him was stronger than the harsh realities. And even though he's a con man and petty thief at a carnival, he still dreams. For it was there that David learned about love and about women--all of whom taught him the riches of himself. Here is a rich segment of American life--a magic blend of longing and wisdom, saltiness, simplicity, and compassion.

A stunning panorama of the West, "'Centennial" is an enthralling celebration of our country, brimming with the glory and the greatness of the American past that only bestselling author James Michener could bring to stunning life. From the Native Americans, the migrating white men and women, the cowboys, and the foreigners, it is a story of trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters--all caught up in the dramatic events and violent conflicts that shaped the destiny of our legendary West.

Sayonara (1954), is a novel published by American author James A. Michener about the Japanese word "sayonara." Set during the early 1950s, Sayonara tells the story of Major Gruver, a soldier stationed in Japan, who falls in love with Hana-Ogi, a Japanese woman. The novel follows their cross-cultural Japanese romance and illuminates the racism of the post-WWII time period.

Hawaii's prehistory and history appears through the eyes of its natives, missionaries and Asians who came to influence it.